There’s a seldom talked about principle behind the success of every winning athlete, every popular politician, every famous musician, every wealthy business person I know – and everyone you can name. No, it’s not IQ, college GPA, the right family name or good looks. This is the secret element – but it’s really no…
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Do you need a college degree to get ahead today? That’s one of the hottest topics out there and a continuing question I am being asked. (I included a new chapter in the revision of 48 Days to the Work You Love titled Yes, I Have an “Education.”) I love the process of learning…
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Invest In Yourself “Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” That’s great advice from Brian Tracy. I’m going to show you the formula that can double or triple your income. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are for conservative…
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Every day I am asked by more people, “Dan, can I be a coach?” And my response has always been, “Are people coming to you now for your advice and opinion?” If they are, it may be a short step to position yourself as a coach. If they are not, then perhaps you need to…
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Looking inward. It’s a scary thing. We have to face who we are. Yet…it also allows you the opportunity to explore who you want to be. In order to find work we love, or discover our passions, we must first be open to introspection. Self-awareness may not be what you expected on a career-focused website,…
DetailsSometimes things aren’t always as they initially appear. Listen to Dan talk about the transformation of an old, dead, cedar tree to the beautiful “Aristotle.”
Recently on my podcast, listener Paul Vandermill asked, “Can becoming an entrepreneur be a progression rather than a predisposition?” Really, are entrepreneurs born, or do those traits develop over time? I love that question. Is a person just born an entrepreneur or can anyone learn to be successful on their own? There is no “right”…
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I’ve seen every shape, color and creative package of resume and job application possible. But I’ve never seen one that actually scared me. But then recently, emergency crews at Eastern Illinois University evacuated a building after a campus postal carrier discovered a suspicious looking package addressed to the college admissions office. “There was no return…
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Medieval writers used this term – “Noon-Day Demon.” They were referring to that season in life when we lose our enthusiasm, when we begin to question our existence and direction. We may call it a mid-life crisis today but the meaning is the same. We hear about switching from success to significance, or finding our…
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Ultimately working only for money is never enough compensation for investing our time and energy. “Law school sucked all the life and creativity out of me.” “I’ve never been happy practicing law.” “I’ve never had a sense of purpose.” “I feel destined to do something great, but have no idea why or what.” “I am…
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